Greybeards Gripes

“Want to know why Washington DC is the blight of America instead of being the centerpiece of our great country? Start looking at the impact educated fools like Chief Lanier make on our cities and then start working your way up through the government to find the same types of educated idiots who put the Cathy Laniers of the world in charge. The common denominator of all these gun haters is a fear of law-abiding citizens having the ability to protect themselves and the nerve to think they know what is best for you and me…”

–Dr. Ignatius Piazza
–Founder and Director
–Front Sight Firearms Training Institute

   Here’s a pointer to the AuGres Pirates Festival , August 2nd, 2008.

And another,  to the Eastern Arenac Sportsmens Club,  Annual Gun Raffle/Picnic in September.

And I hope,,  is stronger today.   Oddly enough,  the major news outlets,  don’t see the Supreme Courts ruling in the Heller case as major news.  Even though this ruling forever confirms the the right to keep and bear arms,  is a Constitionally decreed right,  a basic human right,  a right that cannot be denied,  by Federal government, State government,  Local government,   or any special interest group!!!   SOUNDS LIKE BIG NEWS TO ME!

But,  then,  I suppose if this ruling doesn’t become widely known,  if the citizens of this great nation are not aware that our Constitution and Bill of Rights have been upheld by our highest courts,  then,  those who wish to continue to squash those rights,  can continue to ply their evil trade,  at least to some extent.  

You’ve got to give them that,,,  They never give up.   What ever it takes,  who ever must fall,  it’s their way or no way.

It brings to my mind, an old question.  If you can’t live, prosper, and be happy , living by the rules of our Constition and Bill of Rights,  why not move somewhere,  where you won’t be bound by, or protected by it? 

What a Great Birthday Present, for the 4th of July!

Can we Gloat a bit?

A basic Human Right

On election day,  Remember it was a 5 to 4 decision,  a squeaker!!!!!!!

New Release:

““Today’s ruling by the Supreme Court should forever put to rest any contention that the right to keep and bear arms is not a fundamental, individual civil right,” said SAF founder Alan M. Gottlieb. “For six decades, anti-gun rights extremists have engaged in a monumental fraud that has been unfortunately perpetuated by activist judges who erroneously insisted that the right to keep and bear arms applies only to service in a militia.”"

 GB 

Ok,  so I have a  nice older 21ft SeaRay.  Runs like a top and is configured about as well as it can be for fishing. It’s more of a day cruiser, (cuddy) and not really and overnight boat.  Single 305 V-8 with Mercruiser outdrive.  It serves the purpose.

Along comes a 25 Ft SportCraft Hardtop.  Lot’s more room,  auto-pilot,  GPS/Fishfinder combo,  trim tabs,  350 V-8 with Mercruiser outdrive.  Much nicer fishing boat,   with overnight capability.  Possibly more efficient on fuel. 

Problems:  First off,  the price difference between the two boats is about $18,000!    Then there’s always the problem of selling the SeaRay in today’s economy.  The SeaRay is worth around $6500.   I can dig up the cash,  and suffer with the 2 boat syndrome for a while,  but not forever. 

Also,  and even more on my mind is the cost of gasoline.  If it goes beyond all reason (it’s actually already there)  and I wind up having to make a planter, or cabin,  out of the boat.  Do I want a $6500 planter,  or a $24,500 planter?  Do I want a $6500 planter,  next to a $24,500 cabin??

Troubling thoughts,,,,   That SportCraft is a sweet ride,  but,  it sure seems like it’s heading down the path toward Albatrossism.    I’m already wondering if I’m going to be priced out of sport shooting,  by the cost of ammo,,,,   Are we now going to be pushed out of fishing,  by the cost of fuel.

Your thoughts are welcomed,,, 

 GreyBeard

I won’t have time to get involved in this subject, but if you’re interested:

http://ballseyesboomers.blogspot.com/search/label/concealed%20carry%20creed

http://xavierthoughts.blogspot.com/2008/05/concealed-carry-creed.html